Crowd level last week of F&W?

[sallysue66]

We are considering a trip Nov. 7-12 which happens to be the last week of F&W and Veterans Day is that Friday Nov. 11. We would be in the parks Tues, Wed, Thurs & possibly Fri. Thoughts on what the crowd levels will be those days? Comparable to Thanksgiving? We have been twice over Thanksgiving week and found it more manageable than expected. But went over Columbus Day weekend once and were trampled!

 

[DynamicDisney]

According to Undercover Tourist, the crowds for EPCOT that week will be 4-5/10. Seems pretty manageable to me.

 

[got15]

We did the last day of F&W this past year to kick off our November trip. The last day was on a Monday and Epcot was so crazy busy! There was a 45 minute wait for the Mexico ride (which never happens to us when we travel). The lines at the food booths were super long and I felt quite tight with our double stroller around world showcase and future world. I think the crowd calendar said like 5- but it felt like a 10.

 

[schoen]

Just avoid Epcot on the weekends and you'll be fine!

 

[WiscMomof2]

We were there the last weekend of F&W this past year and it was way busier than all the crowd calendars predicted for mid November. That being said, we still had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to go during that time again.

 

[LuvDaisy&Minnie]

We were there the last 2 days of Food & Wine 2015. We went on Sunday night and then again on Monday 11-2 or so. We didn't think the crowd was overwhelming either time. The lines that were long went very quickly. I don't think we waited over 10 minutes in a line on Sunday night...5 minutes or less on Monday. It was our first time, and we really enjoyed it.

 

[sallysue66]

Thanks all. My plan is to do Epcot Tues and maybe Wednesday and then other parks Thurs & Fri. I know crowds will start building at all parks fri due to the holiday but we should have our must-do's done by then.

 

[karrit2000]

We usually do the last week or two of F & W. As already stated the crowds on weekends are heavier especially when it is a holiday weekend. The last weekend is normally a bit more crowded with people trying to get in their last visits. Earlier in the week the last week usually isn't too busy as things are winding down. they do still have plenty of special dining events & deminars going on right up through the last day. They will be sold out of some merchandise & some of the beers & wines will have sold out. On the last day most likely some of the food items will not be available anymore as they have run out of ingredients. I've had this happen several times. Last year I couldn't get the Pork Belly the last day. Normally any Saturday during F & W is pretty crowded. The crowds get busy later in the day during the week more so on Fridays. Sundays aren't usually too bad but the last week is busier than most. Keep in mind that they do not keep the food booths open during the Evening Extra Magic Hours so don't plan on doing anything F & W related during EMH. Fridays & Saturdays during F &W they keep EPCOT open until 10PM normally but those are the most crowded times.

 

[disneyseniors]

We were their the last 2 days of F&W in 2015. We don't participate in F&W, and the crowds were huge (to us), difficult to walk around WS, and crowded on rides. We will not do that again. Also, the parks, esp MK, were very crowded. I think Veterans Day was a big draw for many, but it seemed like WS was very crowded when we were there. To others, it is not. I guess it's all your perspective and personal experience.

 

[5kidsmommy]

Last year the crowds were crazy and all the calendars were off. The last week coincidenced with free dining and yes many days that were listed as 5-6 ended up being closer to 10. I think it was just a crazy November in general, plus it was warmer than average and I don't think that helped.

 

[GeneralTso]

We were there for the last week of F&W and it wasn't anything insane. I expected it to be busy, it always is. Avoid Friday and Saturday (maybe Sunday?) because it turns into a frat party.